R 3134 ELL Parent-Community Liaison

Barnstable Public Schools•Barnstable, MA

About The Position

To facilitate and support acculturation and transition of culturally and linguistically diverse students and families into the school through intake, parent and community collaboration, and translation and interpretation.

Requirements

Bilingual: fluent in English and target language (ie.Portuguese, Spanish).
Translating and interpreting experience.
Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and families in community partnerships.
Proficient in word processing and computer operations to include use of internet, email, calendars.
Ability to interact with staff, students, parents and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
Strong organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Interpreter/translator courses preferred.
Two years of college preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate newly arrived and referred students to gather information to be used to determine their English proficiency and service level. This may include the following: All paperwork required for registration of new students. Testing oral and literacy skills in English and primary language. The English Language Development teacher will analyze and interpret the testing.
Interpret student records necessary for enrollment and placement decisions, such as educational history and immunizations.
Collaborate with the English Language Development teacher, school counselor, and principal or Director of English Learners to help the students’ transition into school.
Act as a liaison between the parent, community agency, student, and the school for English Learners. This may include the following: Clarify messages between home and school. Use automated phone system in native language under the direction of the principal or Director of English Learners.
Refer parents to community agencies for community services and support.
Contact parents in an emergency situation when asked by the principal or Director of English Learners.
Attend and interpret meetings across the district.
Attend and interpret parent events, such as open house, kindergarten registration, English Learner school events.
Recruiting parent and/or community volunteers to work with our culturally and linguistically diverse students and parents.
Working with school staff to translate school documents for parents in their native language.
Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor in accordance with collective bargaining agreement.